US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY-3101
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1757 AZ CB ⧈-G-⧈SIde A runout
MCA 1758 AZ CB ⧈-G-⧈SIde B runout
MCA 1757SIde A label
MCA 1758SIde B label
Hott CityAin't Love Grand
Vinyl pressings
Ain't Love Grand
by Hott City · 1979
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Ain't Love Grand was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Ain't Love Grand
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY 3101
- Format
- LP, Album · White
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records FLY-3101
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA - 1757 AZ CBSide 1 runout etching
MCA - 1758 AZ CBSide 2 runout etching
MCA1757SIde 1 label
MCA1758SIde 2 label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records L 36863
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Som Livre 604.7016Tapecar 604.7016
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records 2C 068 62629
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Butterfly Records L 36863First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Som Livre 604.7016 / Tapecar 604.7016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Butterfly Records 2C 068 62629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Butterfly Records FLY 20.011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 20129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | VMC International VI-2522First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3101First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY 3101First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | US | Butterfly Records FLY-3101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Velvet 019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Feelin' Love6:43
- A2If All We're Gonna Do Is Dance8:30
- B1Ain't Love Grand5:06
- B2I Took His Money7:04
- B3Peaks And Valleys6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't Love Grand are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't Love Grand are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Ain't Love Grand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Butterfly Records FLY-3101.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't Love Grand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FLY-3101, FLY 3101, L 36863, 604.7016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 1757 AZ CB ⧈-G-⧈ and MCA 1758 AZ CB ⧈-G-⧈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't Love Grand on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.